Q: Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule require facilities to make structural changes like soundproofing or private rooms in order to prevent disclosures that could occur from overhearing conversations?
This week’s Medicare updates include a final rule on revisions to discharge planning requirements, a handful of resources regarding a fraudulent genetic testing scheme, revisions to quality policies and procedures for laboratories, and more!
CMS’ proposal in the 2020 OPPS proposed rule mandating the disclosure of negotiated charges between hospitals and payers may exceed the agency’s legal authority, the American Hospital Association (AHA) stated in its comments on the proposed rule.
